There
are 14 of calm and white beaches around this Island
and surrounded by colorful coral reefs, providing such
aquatic sports as swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.
You
can engage in these activities all year around because
not only the weather is always warm, but the island
is not much affected by the monsoon, being located off
the east coast.
You
can also enjoy sunbathing and delicious seafood lunches.
If
you plan to stay overnight, Samet Island offers air-conditioned
bungalows.
The
ferry to Samet Island
The
ferry leaves from Banpe Pier everyday, from 07.00 until
17.00 ,arrive at 3 piers on Samet Island, which are
Thadan Pier (25min), Praw Pier (30min), Vong Duen Pier
(45min).
You
can hire also a speed boat from Banpe Pier to Samet
, which costs around 1,000 Baht/Trip.
Getting
around Samet Island
Samet
Island has only one road going from the North to the
South of the Island.
The
taxi fees from beach to beach are
from
Thadan Pier to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
from Sai Kaew Beach to Vong Duen Beach, 30 Baht/trip/person
from Sai Kaew Beach to Praw Bay, 40 Baht/trip/person